Linda Drye

Linda Luanne Drye, 59, of Concord, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Atrium Health University in Charlotte.

Linda was born March 23, 1962 in North Carolina to the late James Howard Drye and the late Betty Clarice Drye.

The family will receive friends from 1pm - 2pm on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord . A graveside service will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord, officiated by Pastor Glynn Weatherby.

Survivors include sister, Donna Drye of Concord, NC, sister, Rita (Marvin) Kraus, nephew, Matthew James Talbert, and many beloved cousins and friends

Linda was a loving sister and aunt, she loved her family and her pets.  Linda had a pet dog since she was 6 years old and has not been without one since.  Huckleberry, Lael, and Chester (her dog and 2 cats) comforted her for the last several years.  Linda was known to adopt any stray animal from her neighborhood into her family.  She was a special education teacher in Mecklenburg county for 25 years and stayed in touch with some of the students, whose lives she greatly influenced.  Linda was an avid Carolina Tar Heels fan and attended many of their games in her youth.  She also recently became a fan of baseball and football, with her favorite teams being the Atlanta Braves, Panthers, and Chiefs. Linda loved to read and do coloring puzzles and watching movies and sports with her sisters.  Linda was devoted to God and will be greatly missed.

Donations may be made to your local animal shelter.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Drye family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com